as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
softness is the one quality that the public will not tolerate in a leader
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Recent Examples of softness
This creates a subtle warmth and tactile softness, making the chair ideal for daily use in living rooms, home offices, or family common areas.
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William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
With its feather and down filling, this pillow blends softness and support.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of moisture, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking it in for lasting softness.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
The contrast between the stiffness of the denim and the softness of the leather shoe makes for a beautiful visual harmony too.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
The silky fibers offer an ideal mix of softness, durability, and moisture-wicking comfort, creating a quilt that’s perfect for any season.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Due to its durability, warmth and softness, flannel fabrics are also used to make linens, upholstery and drapery.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
No under-extrusion occurred despite the filament’s softness.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
This design eliminates the common edge softness found in typical panoramic imagery, ensuring consistent sharpness from center to corner and delivering a solid foundation for high-resolution output.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
With its feather and down filling, this pillow blends softness and support.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of moisture, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking it in for lasting softness.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
The contrast between the stiffness of the denim and the softness of the leather shoe makes for a beautiful visual harmony too.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
The silky fibers offer an ideal mix of softness, durability, and moisture-wicking comfort, creating a quilt that’s perfect for any season.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Due to its durability, warmth and softness, flannel fabrics are also used to make linens, upholstery and drapery.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
No under-extrusion occurred despite the filament’s softness.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
This design eliminates the common edge softness found in typical panoramic imagery, ensuring consistent sharpness from center to corner and delivering a solid foundation for high-resolution output.
—New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for softness
weakness
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Los Angeles' bullpen is the team's biggest weakness, and Snell is helping to cover it up by giving the Dodgers longer starts.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CMT causes a range of sensory and motor symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy — deterioration in cells, tissues, and organs.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Softness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softness. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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